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Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint Volume 3 Novel Review
When is a little knowledge more of a problem than none at all?
― When is a little knowledge more of a problem than none at all? Dokja Kim is about to find out. In the middle of navigating the Capture the Flag scenario in what used to be the webnovel Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse (TWSA), Dokja finds himself faced with a group of self-proclaimed Renouncers – people who read some of the novel, bu...
This Week in Anime - Robots in Plain Sight
Chris and Coop aren't technically violating the "no Transformers" rule if the robot cartoons are Korean, right?
― Chris and Coop aren't technically violating the "no Transformers" rule if the robot cartoons are Korean, right? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. All shows are available streaming on their official Yo...
STARBITES Game Review
There's a reliable, well-tuned motor under the hood of this title.
― You don't see a lot of RPGs with futuristic trappings, especially ones that don't just use it as window-dressing for fantasy worlds. STARBITES, a new RPG from IKINAGAMES and NIS America, is that rare gem: an RPG that goes whole-hog into the science-fiction world of mechsuits and robots instead of elves and orcs. Its gritty, post-apo...
The Irregular at Magic High School THE MOVIE - Yotsuba Succession Arc - Anime Film Review
The Irregular at Magic High School THE MOVIE - Yotsuba Succession Arc - serves as the emotional capstone to the story so far. The truth behind Tatsuya and Miyuki's origins is laid bare, as are their feelings for each other.
― *This review contains major spoilers for both the various The Irregular at Magic Highschool TV anime and this film as well. As humans, we love stories about overcoming challenge...
Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express Anime Series Review
This series makes the most of its limited runtime thanks to fantastic dialogue that feels unlike anything you run across in the vast majority of modern anime.
― With 12 episodes running three-and-a-half minutes on average, the entirety of Milky☆Subway can be watched in 44-minutes—48 minutes if you also include the prequel short, Milky☆Highway. Yet, this series makes the most of its limited runtime th...
This Week in Anime - Call Your Mother
Lucas and Sylvia give a salute to as many anime moms as they can fit in one column.
― Lucas and Sylvia give a salute to as many anime moms as they can fit in one column. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Crunchyroll streams 100 Girlfriends, Char's Counterattack, ...
Heritage Auctions Celebrates the Art of Dragon Ball, Pokemon, and More!
Animation cels, production materials, and more are hitting the auction block. Check out "The Art of Anime, Vol. VIII" and see how you too can own a piece of anime history.
― As part of its "The Art of Anime" series (now up to Vol. VIII), Heritage Auctions has brought together over 1,200 lots for its upcoming auction featuring cels, drawings, and more from iconic series in anime's history. Starting on...
Kaiju Girl Caramelise Volumes 5-8 Manga Review
Who you are on the outside doesn’t matter nearly as much as who you are in your soul.
― While prior volumes of Spica Aoki's Kaiju Girl Caramelise have focused on the metaphorical aspects of Kuroe's dual nature as Kuroe the High School Girl and Harudon the Kaiju, these four books take the story to a more grounded place. Kuroe has always assumed she's really a human with the odd ability to transform in...
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Detective Conan's Ran Mōri Voice Actress Wakana Yamazaki Dies at 61
Yamazaki took hiatus from role earlier this year to undergo medical treatment; Akemi Okamura takes over role
― Talent agency Aoni Production announced on Friday that voice actress Wakana Yamazaki died on April 18. She was 61. Her relatives held a private funeral.Yamazaki is best known for her long-running role as heroine Ran Mōri in the Detective Conan anime, which she has voiced since the anime prem...
Studio Ghibli to Appoint Kenichi Yoda as Its New President in June
Current head Hiroyuki Fukuda to remain as board director, NTV Holdings president
― The world-renowned anime company Studio Ghibli announced on Thursday that its president and representative director of its board, Hiroyuki Fukuda, will step down at the end of its shareholders' meeting slated for June 22. The studio plans to appoint one of its current board directors, Kenichi Yoda (pictured right), as ...
Spyair Performs Opening Theme for The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System Anime
Series airing for half year debuts on July 2
― Sony Music announced on Thursday that SPYAIR will perform the opening theme song "Awake" for the first cours (quarter of a year) of the television anime of Brocco Lee's manga adaptation of Nekoko's The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System (Tsuihō Sareta Tensei Jū Kishi wa Game Chishiki de Musō Suru) light novel series. The anime will air for ...
GATE 2: Tides of Conflict Anime Unveils New Visual, Vocaloid Event Collaboration for Ending Song
Winning submission for VOCALOID Collection Summer 2026 will be anime's ending song
― Anime platform Oshi unveiled a new key visual for GATE 2: Tides of Conflict, the sequel to the television anime of Takumi Yanai's Gate: Jiei-tai Ka no Chi ni te, Kaku Tatakaeri (Gate: The Self-Defense Forces Fight Like This in Another Land) light novel series, on Thursday. The staff also revealed that the anime will ...
3 Generations of Japanese Fans Welcome Star Wars' Return in Animated Short
Actor Hideaki Itō narrates short that spans 48 years
― The Star Wars franchise released a new animated "Okaeri, Star Wars" (Welcome Back, Star Wars) short on Friday, one week before the saga returns to theaters with The Mandalorian and Grogu film. Japanese actor Hideaki Itō (live-action Umizaru, Sukiyaki Western Django, Terraformars) narrates this story of passing Star Wars from parent to child. The...
Detective Conan's Ran Mōri Voice Actress Wakana Yamazaki Dies at 61
Yamazaki took hiatus from role earlier this year to undergo medical treatment; Akemi Okamura takes over role
― Talent agency Aoni Production announced on Friday that voice actress Wakana Yamazaki died on April 18. She was 61. Her relatives held a private funeral.Yamazaki is best known for her long-running role as heroine Ran Mōri in the Detective Conan anime, which she has voiced since the anime prem...
McDonald's Japan Rolls Out Saint Seiya Burgers
Burn your Cosmos at McDonald's
― McDonald's Japan teased a new collaboration with the Saint Seiya franchise on Wednesday by posting an image of the iconic circlet worn by Saint Seiya protagonist Pegasus Seiya with the caption, “This light… it's Pegasus ___?!” An image of Japan with four silhouetted McDonald's menu items followed the caption, “The chosen gourmet, assemble!” A handful of replies to the...
Hirayasumi, Land, Tokyo Alien Bros., More Nominated for Eisner Awards
Shintaro Kago 1-shots, Rintarō's autobiographical manga, Akira hardcover release also nominated
― Comic-Con International announced the nominees for this year's Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards on Thursday. The following manga received nominations in the Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia category: Keigo Shinzo's Hirayasumi (translated by Jan Mitsuko Cash)
Kazumi Yamashita's Land (tran...
hololive Alternative Project's Holoearth Game to End Service on June 28
Game launched 1st public release in April 2025 after 3 years of limited beta testing
― The official website for Holoearth, a game project within Cover Corporation's hololive Alternative metaverse project, announced on Thursday that the game will end service on June 28 at 9:00 p.m. JST (8:00 a.m. EDT).The game launched its first public release 1.0.0 version in April 2025, after three years of limited ...
Patlabor EZY Anime Presents Trailer, Visual for 'File 2' Movie
"File 2" compiling anime's 4th to 6th episodes opens on August 14
― The official website for the Patlabor EZY anime project unveiled the full trailer and key visual for "File 2," the anime's second compilation film containing its fourth to sixth episodes, on Friday. "File 2" will open on August 14. The story is now set in the 2030s, with Japan facing increased labor shortage and increased automation ...
Yū Miki's The Bateren Tales Manga Resumes on May 22
Manga went on hiatus on February 6, starts final arc upon return
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ editor-in-chief Seijirō Nakaji announced on Wednesday that Yū Miki's The Bateren Tales (Bateren Kaidan) manga will resume serialization on May 22. Nakaji added that the manga's first compiled book volume will ship on June 4.Shueisha's Manga PLUS service releases the ...
Odayaka Launches Manga Adaptation of Mashimesa Emoto's Novel Series
Odayaka draws manga of Emoto's Goodbye, Horrible Fiancé, Hello, Fun Magic School Life! light novel series
― The June issue of Square Enix's Monthly Shonen Gangan magazine announced the advance launch of Odayaka's manga adaptation of Mashimesa Emoto's Goodbye, Horrible Fiancé, Hello, Fun Magic School Life! (Konyakusha o Sutetara, Tanoshii Mahō Gakkō no Seikatsu ga Matteimashita!) novels on Square Enix...
The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King ‒ Episode 6
This is a very boobful episode in some kind of weird ways.
Classroom for Heroes Manga's Final Volume Ships This Winter
Manga launched in 2016
― The 23rd compiled book volume of Koara Kishida's manga adaptation of Shin Araki and Haruyuki Morisawa's Classroom for Heroes/Hero Classroom (Eiyū Kyōshitsu) light novel series revealed on Tuesday that the manga's final volume will ship this winter. Comikey is releasing the manga digitally in English under the title Hero Classroom. Comikey describes the manga: Long ago, a Gre...
The Villainess Stans the Heroes' Tsubasa Takamatsu Launches New Manga
Takamatsu to launch Nagasare Reijō ni Okuru Makeinu Ōji kara no Honki no Love Song manga on May 27
― The June issue of Square Enix's Monthly Shonen Gangan magazine revealed on Tuesday that Tsubasa Takamatsu will launch a new manga titled Nagasare Reijō ni Okuru Makeinu Ōji kara no Honki no Love Song (A Loser Prince Dedicates a Heartfelt Love Song to a Young Lady Who Gets Easily Carried Away), based o...
Gyōmuyōmochi Launches New Manga in July
Artist to launch Mushagakuen Japanese fantasy manga
― The June issue of Kodansha's Monthly Shonen Magazine announced on May 7 that manga author Gyōmuyōmochi will launch a new Japanese fantasy manga titled Mushagakuen in the magazine's August issue, which will ship in July. The manga's official X/Twitter account also opened on May 7.Gyōmuyōmochi launched the manga adaptation of Asa Rokushima's Tsuihō ...
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Silent Hill f Game Sells 2 Million Copies, Silent Hill 2 Remake Sells 6 Million Units Worldwide
Silent Hill f launched for PS5, Xbox, PC in September 2025
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Silent Hill franchise announced on Wednesday that Silent Hill f, the recent spinoff game in the franchise, has sold over 2 million copies (digital and physical) worldwide, as of April 22. The franchise also announced that its Silent Hill 2 Remake game has sold 6 million units worldwide as of ...
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Haibara's Teenage New Game+ #7 [rate]
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Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA #6 [rate]
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Studio Ghibli to Appoint Kenichi Yoda as Its New President in June
Current head Hiroyuki Fukuda to remain as board director, NTV Holdings president
― The world-renowned anime company Studio Ghibli announced on Thursday that its president and representative director of its board, Hiroyuki Fukuda, will step down at the end of its shareholders' meeting slated for June 22. The studio plans to appoint one of its current board directors, Kenichi Yoda (pictured right), as ...
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Petals of Reincarnation #7 [rate]
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Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint Volume 3 Novel Review
When is a little knowledge more of a problem than none at all?
― When is a little knowledge more of a problem than none at all? Dokja Kim is about to find out. In the middle of navigating the Capture the Flag scenario in what used to be the webnovel Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse (TWSA), Dokja finds himself faced with a group of self-proclaimed Renouncers – people who read some of the novel, bu...
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Kirio Fan Club #7 [rate]
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Ramparts of Ice #7 [rate]
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Manga UP! Global Adds The Cruel King I'm Marrying as a Substitute Bride is My First Love?! Manga
English version launched on Wednesday
― Manga Up! Global launched in English Akira's manga adaptation of Aoi's The Cruel King I'm Marrying as a Substitute Bride is My First Love?! (Migawari de Totsuida Reikoku Kokuō wa Hatsukoi Aite Deshita) manga on Wednesday.Manga Up! describes the story:28 years old, single, and without a boyfriend, Kanae Yano's life changes forever when she is suddenly summoned t...
This Week in Anime - Robots in Plain Sight
Chris and Coop aren't technically violating the "no Transformers" rule if the robot cartoons are Korean, right?
― Chris and Coop aren't technically violating the "no Transformers" rule if the robot cartoons are Korean, right? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. All shows are available streaming on their official Yo...
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Dr. Stone: Science Future #31 [rate]
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Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble? #6 [rate]
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One Peace Books Licenses My Sweet Marriage to My Ex-Nemesis Manga
1st volume ships in March 2027
― One Peace Books announced on Wednesday through the Behind the Manga website that it has licensed Shīme's (Si-me) manga adaptation of Toshimichi Uzō's My Sweet Marriage to My Ex-Nemesis (Soshiki no Shukuteki to Kekkon Shitara Mecha Amai) novel series. One Peace Books will release the first volume on March 16, 2027.One Peace Books describes the manga:They used to be swo...
STARBITES Game Review
There's a reliable, well-tuned motor under the hood of this title.
― You don't see a lot of RPGs with futuristic trappings, especially ones that don't just use it as window-dressing for fantasy worlds. STARBITES, a new RPG from IKINAGAMES and NIS America, is that rare gem: an RPG that goes whole-hog into the science-fiction world of mechsuits and robots instead of elves and orcs. Its gritty, post-apo...
Always a Catch! ‒ Episode 7
For everyone who’s been waiting to see Mimi use her hair pin as a weapon, this episode’s for you.
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Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King #6 [rate]
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Saved by the Ice Cold Prince's Embrace Light Anime's Teaser Unveils Cast, Staff
Miku Itō, Yōhei Azakami star in July light anime from I Want to Live a Long Life to Dote on My Favorite Stepbrother's Yūsuke Morishita
― The staff for the light anime of Hokuhoku Yakiimo and Kusabi Kurokawa's Saved by the Ice Cold Prince's Embrace (Migawari Reijō o Sukutta no wa Reikoku Mujihi na Kōri no Ōji no Ai Deshita or literally, What Saved the Stand-In for the Aristocratic Daughter Was the Col...
3rd Mononoke Film Streams New Trailer
Film opens in Japan on May 29
― Twin Engine revealed a new trailer for Gekijōban Mononoke Dai-San-Shō: Hebigami (Mononoke the Movie: Chapter 3: Snake God), the third installment of the Mononoke franchise's film trilogy, on Thursday. The film will debut in Japan on May 29. Aina The End performs the theme song "No Epilogue."New cast members for the third film include:Miyuki Sawashiro as the Third Empre...
Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms 2nd Season Anime Unveils Teaser Video, Returning Cast, Staff Members
Yoshiaki Okumura returns to direct 2nd season at SynergySP
― The official website for the second season of the television anime of Ran Kuze's Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms (Kuroiwa Medaka ni Watashi no Kawaii ga Tsūjinai) manga opened on Thursday and revealed the second season's teaser promotional video, teaser visual, returning cast members, and returning and new staff members.Ryōta Iwas...
The Cat and the Dragon Anime Reveals New Promo Video, More Cast Members
Atsumi Tanezaki, Chika Anzai, Junya Enoki join cast of July anime
― The official website for the television anime of Amara's Neko to Ryū (The Cat and the Dragon) novels revealed its second "pick-up" promotional video, key visual, and three new cast members on Thursday. The newly announced cast members are:Atsumi Tanezaki as Gally
Chika Anzai as Anne Rossa
Junya Enoki as Stan
The anime will premiere i...
The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World TV Anime Reveals Trailer, Ending Theme Song, More Cast, Key Visual (Updated)
Onkan Lemonade performs ending theme song "Holy Sweet Home"
― The staff for the television anime of Yoneori's The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World (Suterare Seijo no Isekai Gohan Tabi: Kakure Skill de Camping Car o Shōkan Shimashita) light novel series announced on Thursday a trailer, the ending theme song artist, more cast members, and a key visual. Onkan Lemonade will perf...
Mebius Dust TV Anime Unveils 1st Episode Preview, Main Cast Members, Opening Song Artist, July Debut
Yuto Takenaka, Nene Hieda, Haruka Satō star in Dōga Kōbō's original anime
― Asmik Ace revealed on Thursday the first episode preview, main cast members, and July premiere of Dōga Kōbō's original television anime Mebius Dust, based on Hajime Shinagawa's story of the same title, which won the grand prize for the "Kids/Game" category of the Project Anima competition in 2019. The company also revealed th...
The Irregular at Magic High School: Yotsuba Succession Arc Film Debuts at #5, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Drops to #2
Love Live! Hasu no Sora Jogakuin School Idol Club Bloom Garden Party 3D anime film opens at #8
― The Super Mario Galaxy Movie — Nintendo, Illumination, and Universal Pictures' sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie — dropped from #1 to #2 in its third weekend. The film sold 341,000 tickets and earned 490,061,280 yen (about US$3.10 million) from Friday to Sunday. The film has sold a total of 4.31 milli...
Seven Seas Licenses Pendulum: The Beastmen Omegaverse Saga, The Cat Who Didn't Believe in 'What-ifs,' Goetia Shock, More Titles
Also licensed: Good Night, My Little Bird; The Tomorrow I Want to See with Kako: A Time-Loop Romantic Comedy; Wandmaker of the Ruined World; more
― Seven Seas Entertainment announced that it has licensed the following titles on Wednesday:Title: Pendulum: The Beastmen Omegaverse Saga (Pendulum: Jūjin Omegaverse) mangaCreator(s): Hana HasumiRelease Date: March 2027 (BL label)Summary: In a world inhabit...
Patlabor EZY Anime's Video Highlights SV2 Members
1st of 3 films debuts on Friday
― Bandai Namco Filmworks began streaming a new video for the Patlabor EZY anime project on Thursday. The video introduces the anime's main characters, the members of the Special Vehicles Division 2. The anime will consist of eight episodes, and will debut theatrically as three films on May 15, August 14, and March 2027. "File 1" and "File 2," debuting on May 15 and A...
Writer Mujirushi Shimazaki, Artist Rika Kamiyoshi Launch New Manga
Yami Ochi Reijō wa Maō no Musume Alice ni Tenseishita no de Ōto de Anyaku suru Koto ni Shimashita debuted on May 6
― The June issue of Square Enix's Monthly Shonen Gangan magazine announced on Tuesday that writer Mujirushi Shimazaki and artist Rika Kamiyoshi has launched a new manga titled Yami Ochi Reijō wa Maō no Musume Alice ni Tenseishita no de Ōto de Anyaku suru Koto ni Shimashita (The Dishonore...
Tamekō's Lala's Married Life Manga Enters Final Arc
Manga launched in 2018
― Libre Publishing confirmed on Saturday that Tamekō's Lala's Married Life (LaLa no Kekkon) manga has entered its final arc with its ninth volume, which shipped on the same day.Animate International is releasing the manga in English, and it describes the story:Lala is Ramdane's twin sister, and she has been betrothed to Wolsey, the son of a wealthy merchant family. However, Lal...
Spy x Family's Anya Joins Hinatazaka46 Idol Group
Hinatazaka46 idols mark Shueisha's 100th anniversary by sharing their favorite manga
― The idol group Hinatazaka46 released a collaboration illustration featuring the group's mascot character Poka and Spy x Family character Anya Forger on Tuesday. The illustration promotes the “Hinata Oshi Manga Campaign” (Hinatazaka46's Favorite Manga Campaign), a celebration of Shueisha's 100th anniversary headline...
Talentless Nana Manga to End in 2 More Chapters
Looseboy, Iori Furuya's manga launched in 2016, inspired 2020 TV anime
― The June issue of Square Enix's Monthly Shonen Gangan magazine reported on Tuesday that Looseboy and Iori Furuya's Talentless Nana (Munō na Nana) manga will end in two more chapters. If there are no delays, the manga will end in July.Square Enix's Manga UP! Global service is releasing the manga in English, and it describes the s...
Takashi Tezuka to Retire From Nintendo in June
Tezuka joined Nintendo in 1984, became key director in Mario, Zelda franchises
― Nintendo announced on Friday that executive officer Takashi Tezuka will retire on June 26. Tezuka began his career at Nintendo in 1984, working side-by-side with Shigeru Miyamoto on the Mario series since Super Mario Bros. and then on The Legend of Zelda series since the first game. He eventually directed several titles...
20th Anniversary Sgt. Frog Film Casts Theme Song Singers ano, Soshina
Comedian Shinobu Hasegawa also joins film as narrator
― The official website for Shin Gekijōban ☆ Keroro Gunsō Fukkatsu Shite Sokkō Chikyū Metsubō no Kiki de Arimasu! (New Sgt. Frog the Movie: The Earth Is in Mortal Peril as Soon as We Come Back!), the new 20th anniversary anime film project, announced on Thursday that ano and Soshina, who are performing the film's opening theme song "Mata Kaettekita...
Ultraman Franchise Gets 60th Anniversary Documentary Film on July 3
With behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with Guillermo del Toro, Hideaki Anno, Hideo Kojima, more
― Tsuburaya Productions announced on April 20 that its Ultraman tokusatsu franchise will have a documentary film titled The Origin of Ultraman. The documentary's website began streaming a trailer on Thursday, revealing its July 3 opening date. The documentary celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Ult...
Live-Action Zelda Film to Open 1 Week Sooner on April 30, 2027
― The Legend of Zelda game co-creator Shigeru Miyamoto announced on Wednesday that the franchise's live-action film's opening date is now set for April 30, 2027, a week earlier from its previously planned May 7, 2027 opening date. This is Miyamoto. I would like to let you know that the worldwide theatrical release date for the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda has been moved up to April 30, 20...
Crunchyroll Manga Adds 23 Kodansha USA Catalog Titles, Dricam!! From Shueisha
Attack on Titan, Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro, Say I Love You., more added to app
― Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday it is partnering with Kodansha USA to add manga titles from Kodansha's back catalog to the Crunchyroll Manga app on May 18. Crunchyroll will also add You Chiba's Dricam!! from Shueisha to the app on the same date. Crunchyroll Manga is adding the following Kodansha titles:Attack o...
Live-Action Blue Lock Film Reveals More Cast, New Key Visual
Keisuke Higashi plays Shōei Barō, Ryōta Miura plays Wanima twins
― The staff for the live-action film based on Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's BLUE LOCK soccer manga announced more cast members this past week, along with a key visual of 20 cast members on Wednesday. The cast members include (top row, left to right): Sōshō Tomimoto as Team Y's Ikki Niko (previously announced) Keisuke Kida as Te...
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The Irregular at Magic High School THE MOVIE - Yotsuba Succession Arc - Anime Film Review
The Irregular at Magic High School THE MOVIE - Yotsuba Succession Arc - serves as the emotional capstone to the story so far. The truth behind Tatsuya and Miyuki's origins is laid bare, as are their feelings for each other.
― *This review contains major spoilers for both the various The Irregular at Magic Highschool TV anime and this film as well. As humans, we love stories about overcoming challenge...
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Always a Catch! #7 [rate]
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Gals Can’t Be Kind to Otaku!? #6 [rate]
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Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon #7 [rate]
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Dorohedoro #9 [rate]
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MARRIAGETOXIN ‒ Episode 6
He might be making himself more dateable by the day, but Gero's still got a long way to go before he can actually find a girlfriend.
Princess Mononoke Kabuki Stage Play's Video Ad Previews Cast in Costume
Play runs from July 3 to August 23 in Tokyo
― The official website for the Super Kabuki stage play adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli's Princess Mononoke film presented the play's main cast in costume via a short ad on Wednesday.The play will star:Danko Ichikawa V as AshitakaKazutarō Nakamura as SanTokizō Nakamura VI as Eboshi GozenThe play will run from July 3 to August 23 at the Shinbas...
New Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star- Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members
Kaori Ishihara, Sayuri Sadaoka, Takashi Matsuyama to appear in episode 8
― The staff for Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star-, the new anime of Tetsuo Hara's landmark manga Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken), announced three more cast members on Wednesday. Their characters will appear in the anime's upcoming eighth episode.The newly announced cast members are:Kaori Ishihara as Taki, a boy from ...
The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration Anime Adds 2 More Cast Members
Ryōhei Kimura, Ryōta Suzuki join cast of July series
― The official website for the television anime of writer Kei Misawa and artist Natsu Mizuno's The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration ("Kimi o Koi Suru Ki wa Nai" to Itta Jiki Kōshaku-sama ga Nazeka Dekiai Shitekimasu) manga announced two more cast members on Wednesday.Ryōhei Kimura as Aleksis Josef Ralt, the crown pri...
New Fairy Tail Manga Miniseries to Start 1 Week Sooner on July 29
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for manga creator Hiro Mashima reported on Wednesday that his new Fairy Tail manga miniseries will launch a week earlier than previously announced. The miniseries will now start in this year's 35th issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine, which will ship on July 29. 先日お知らせいたしました真島ヒロ先生の「FAIRY TAIL」短期集中連載開始号が以下に変更となりました！【新】週刊少年マガジン35号（7月29日発売）当初のお知らせから1週間...
Lupin III Composer, Jazz Pianist Yuji Ohno Dies at 84
Ohno composed Lupin III anime's music, iconic theme song since Lupin III: Part II in 1977
― Musician and composer Yuji Ohno's official website announced on Wednesday that Ohno died of natural causes on May 4. He was 84. Ohno's production company Office Augusta noted that he died after going to sleep, without any change in his prior condition before going to sleep. Ohno is best known for his work as a...
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters Soccer Game Launches on August 28
Game launches for Switch, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced in a new trailer on Tuesday that Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, a new soccer game based on Yōichi Takahashi's Captain Tsubasa manga, will launch on August 28 for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Update: Bandai Namco Entertainment America also posted a video interview with Tak...
Patlabor the Case Files Game's 2nd Video Unveils Summer Launch
Action game features missions from hero/adversary perspectives
― Publisher Good Smile Company and developer Chime Corporation announced on Tuesday that Patlabor the Case Files, a new 3D action game based on the Patlabor franchise, will launch this summer for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. Good Smile presented the game's second promotional video: The game's Steam page describes the story: Labors. T...
Man Arrested for Alleged Bomb Threat Against Nintendo Headquarters
Kyoto police arrest 27-year-old for obstructing a business with force
― The Kyoto Prefectural Police arrested an unemployed 27-year-old man on Tuesday for allegedly sending a bomb threat to the Nintendo headquarters in Kyoto. According to the authorities, the Hekinan CIty resident admitted to the charge of obstructing a business by force. The man reportedly claimed to have planted multiple bombs aro...
Former Tekken Game Producer Katsuhiro Harada Launches VS Studio SNK
SNK to collaborate with subsidiary on game software development
― The game company SNK announced in a video on Tuesday the launch of a new game studio VS Studio SNK led by the Tekken game franchise's former producer Katsuhiro Harada. SNK has invested in the studio as its consolidated subsidiary, and both companies will collaborate on game software development. Harada explains in the video the "VS" ...
eBay Rejects GameStop's Acquisition Bid
eBay board chair: GameStop's May 3 proposal is "neither credible nor attractive"
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The e-commerce service eBay announced on Tuesday that it is rejecting the GameStop retail chain's unsolicited acquisition proposal following a review with its financial and legal advisors. Paul S. Pressler, the chair of eBay's board of directors, announced the decision in a letter addressed to GameStop CEO, Ryan Cohen...
One Day Left! Official Hige Dandism Ticket Giveaway
If you're a fan of the first opening song SPY x FAMILY or Tokyo Revengers, then this special event in Hollywood is for you! Get a chance to watch Higedan's Concert Film at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres for one night only!
― How's it going, ANN Community? We have an exclusive ticket giveaway for you! Are you ready for this? If you're a fan of the first opening song SPY x FAMILY or Tokyo Revengers, then ...
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My Ribdiculous Reincarnation #6 [rate]
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AnimEigo Schedules Alien Nine Anime Blu-ray Disc for June 9
― AnimEigo announced on Monday that its physical Blu-ray Disc release of the original video anime adaptation of Hitoshi Tomizawa Alien Nine manga will ship on June 9. The release will feature an English dub as well as Japanese audio with English subtitles. Pre-orders for the Blu-ray Disc are open now.AnimEigo describes the story:It follows three elementary school girls – Yuri Otani, Kumi Kawamura, a...
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Pardon the Intrusion, I’m Home! #6 [rate]
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MAO ‒ Episodes 5-6
No dispensary in the world could make these stakes even higher.
King of Prism, Last Sharknado Hold Double-Feature With Audience Call Backs Encouraged
What does an idol anime movie & Sharknado 6 have in common? Time travel.
― The King of Prism franchise announced the unlikeliest of double-features at the Ikebukuro Humax Cinemas: King of Prism -Your Endless Call- Miinna Kirameki! Prism☆Tours and The Last Sharknado: It's About Time. The Eiga Natalie website is sponsoring the double-feature, which encourages audience members to cheer and shout call-ba...
Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express Anime Series Review
This series makes the most of its limited runtime thanks to fantastic dialogue that feels unlike anything you run across in the vast majority of modern anime.
― With 12 episodes running three-and-a-half minutes on average, the entirety of Milky☆Subway can be watched in 44-minutes—48 minutes if you also include the prequel short, Milky☆Highway. Yet, this series makes the most of its limited runtime th...
Akane-banashi ‒ Episode 6
The people feel real, the place feels real, and both will be familiar yet given an allure of novelty because of the time displacement from the here and now.
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Eren the Southpaw #6 [rate]
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Nippon Sangoku The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun ‒ Episode 6
This right here is just pure, absolute cinema, baby.
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Even a Replica Can Fall in Love #6 [rate]
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I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class #6 [rate]
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This Week in Anime - Call Your Mother
Lucas and Sylvia give a salute to as many anime moms as they can fit in one column.
― Lucas and Sylvia give a salute to as many anime moms as they can fit in one column. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network.Spoiler Warning for discussion of the series ahead. Crunchyroll streams 100 Girlfriends, Char's Counterattack, ...
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MARRIAGETOXIN #6 [rate]
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I Want to End This Love Game #5 [rate]
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One Piece (2026-) ‒ Episode 1161
Luffy can abide a lot, but Shanks slander? It’s on sight.
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Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior #6 [rate]
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Ramparts of Ice ‒ Episode 6
You'll have to forgive me for being less than enthralled by Minato's struggle.
Witch Hat Atelier ‒ Episode 7
Agott curls around her pain, holding it tight like an anti-security blanket.
Osamu Tezuka's Autobiographical War Manga, Postwar Life Get Live-Action TV Special
"Tezuka Osamu no Sensō" to recount Paper Fortress manga, Tezuka's creative struggles in 1970s
― The official website for manga pioneer Osamu Tezuka announced on Saturday that NHK is producing a live-action television special based on the creator's autobiographical manga short "Paper Fortress" ("Kami no Toride"). The "Tezuka Osamu no Sensō" (Osamu Tezuka's War) special will premiere in August, and fil...
'With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess' Light Anime Gets 2nd Season in October
Saya Fukase directs season 2 at IMAGICA Infos / Imageworks Studio, replacing 1st season director Chisaki
― Animation ID announced on Tuesday that the light anime adaptation of SORAJIMA and Aminohada's With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess (Kizu Darake Seijo Yori Hōfuku wo Komete) vertical-scrolling webtoon is premiering a second season in October. Animation ID also announced the returning c...
I'm Fine With Being the Second Girlfriend Light Novel Series End
Novels debuted in 2021
― Jōyō Nishi's I'm Fine With Being the Second Girlfriend series ended with the ninth and final novel on Saturday. Dengeki Bunko streamed a special voiced promotional video to commemorate the end of the series. Rie Takahashi voices Akane Hayasaka, and Reina Ueda voices Hikari Tachibana.Seven Seas publishes the manga adaptation in English and describes the story:Shirou Kirishima ...